Southern Careers Institute-Austin
Austin, Texas · Private, for-profit · 746 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,706 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,222 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,937 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,652 |
| $110k and up | $29,968 |
| All families (average) | $25,660 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,017 | -$3,792 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,564 | +$6,755 | clears the bar | $7,125 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,865 | +$27,056 | clears the bar | $7,389 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,215 | -$4,594 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,294 | -$5,515 | falls short | $7,125 | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,079 | +$17,270 | clears the bar | $7,389 | 0.4 yrs |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,041 | +$10,232 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,748 | -$6,061 | falls short | $6,861 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,645 | -$1,164 | falls short | $8,507 | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $38,598 | +$3,789 | clears the bar | $12,028 | 3.2 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,052 | -$12,757 | falls short | $8,309 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.